Act as a key business partner to Global Manufacturing Operations (GMO), Product Operations, and various Business Units, driving sourcing strategy and new business awards
Develop, nurture, and manage strategic relationships with our EMS, OEM, and ODM partners
Deliver comprehensive supply chain partner solutions for both new and sustaining Cisco Product Segments
Drive continuous improvement of our overall Sourcing Strategy
Build and nurture positive relationships with leadership teams across multiple functions
Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills
Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies
Lead complex negotiations with partners
Requirements
8+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, partner management, and supply chain management
Bachelor’s Degree required
Strong foundational knowledge of sourcing practices and advanced negotiation strategies
Validated knowledge of the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) supply base industry
Understanding of supply chain management requirements across all phases of the product development and manufacturing process cycle
Excellent communication skills (presentation, written, verbal)
Demonstrated ability to proactively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate sourcing processes and achieve operational scalability
Master's Degree preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter